Orion, NC
Unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina
Orion is a small unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina. It is 3.1 miles NW of Jefferson, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 28640.
Orion at a glance
- State
- North Carolina
- County
- Ashe County
- ZIP code
- 28640
- Nearest town
- Jefferson (3.1 mi)
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Coordinates
- 36.3975, -81.4211
Weather in Orion now
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Orion weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Orion.
This week in Orion
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Orion
What is the weather usually like in Orion?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 81°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 22°F average low
- 50.9 inprecipitation per year · 1,294 mm
- 14.4 insnowfall per year · 37 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Orion: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station JEFFERSON 2 E, NC US (USC00314496), adjusted for the elevation of Orion.
Orion weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Orion through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:34 AM | 5:35 PM | 10 h 0 min |
| February | 7:11 AM | 6:07 PM | 10 h 56 min |
| March | 7:34 AM | 7:34 PM | 11 h 59 min |
| April | 6:50 AM | 8:01 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| May | 6:17 AM | 8:26 PM | 14 h 9 min |
| June | 6:05 AM | 8:46 PM | 14 h 40 min |
| July | 6:18 AM | 8:45 PM | 14 h 26 min |
| August | 6:42 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 35 min |
| September | 7:07 AM | 7:34 PM | 12 h 27 min |
| October | 7:31 AM | 6:51 PM | 11 h 19 min |
| November | 7:01 AM | 5:18 PM | 10 h 16 min |
| December | 7:28 AM | 5:13 PM | 9 h 44 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/New York).
What is the weather like in Orion?
Orion has a oceanic climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 22°F (-6°C).
It gets about 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 14 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Orion is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Orion
The closest live webcam is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 16.7 miles SE of Orion.
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Questions about Orion
Where is Orion, NC?
Orion is an unincorporated community in Ashe County, North Carolina, 3.1 miles NW of Jefferson.
What county is Orion in?
Orion is in Ashe County, North Carolina.
What is the ZIP code of Orion, NC?
The ZIP code for Orion is 28640.
What is the nearest town to Orion?
Jefferson, 3.1 miles away.
Are there webcams near Orion?
Yes. The closest is Millers Creek › South-west: Summit Road, 16.7 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Orion?
July, with an average high of 81°F (27°C).
What is the coldest month in Orion?
January, with an average low of 22°F (-6°C).
How much does it rain in Orion?
About 50.9 inches (1,294 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Orion?
Yes, about 14 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Orion?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Orion have?
Oceanic (Köppen Cfb).
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